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Synergy SYN-1 Single Module Tube Preamp

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Description
Going Direct
By taking advantage of the SYN-1's direct recording and performance capabilities, you'll send the real sound and feel of some of the world's most iconic tube amplifiers right to your track or front-of-house. This is true tube-driven tone, not a digital emulation. The SYN-1's direct XLR output boasts a cabinet simulation that is second to none, offering you a studio-grade tone that is as effortless to attain as hooking up an XLR cable. Do you have your own impulse response that you'd rather use? No problem. Simply bypass the cab sim on the back of the unit. And to further dial in your tube-amp experience, we worked hand in hand with legendary amp designer, Steven Fryette to outfit the SYN-1 with a front-mounted Sag control, supplying you with the feel and response that only a great tube amp can give.
Turn any Amp "Boutique"
Whether you’re a touring musician who relies heavily on rented amps or are just unhappy with the tone of your current rig, the SYN-1 is an answered prayer. Simply run your guitar into our preamp and plug the unit into your amplifier's series effects loop return or power amp input. You've now bypassed the amplifier's preamp, giving complete tonal control to the SYN-1. Imagine it, consistent all-tube tone on the road, night after night. With the simple swap of a module you can turn your current amp into a Diezel VH4, a Friedman BE, a Morgan AC40, or any other of the top-tier amps recreated in the Synergy line. And because each module boasts two footswitchable channels and an effects loop, you're able to effortlessly call up new tones on the fly.
Add Channels to Your Existing Amplifier
One of the most powerful ways to utilize your Synergy SYN-1 Single Module Tube Preamp is to add channels to the amplifier you already have. By hooking the unit to your amp's series effects loop with a straight-forward 3-cable method, you're able to footswitch between the two channels on your Synergy preamp module and your amp's built in channel(s). With the stomp of the included 2-button footswitch you can take your amp from its own crystal cleans to your module's fire-breathing gain. Best of all, with the SYN-1's onboard effects loop, you still have the ability to run your favorite rack and stompbox effects before or after the preamp section.



Features
- Intuitive and fast way to record great tube tone
- Balanced XLR output offers cab simulation with bypass
- Licensed Fryette Sag control lets you dial in the preamp's feel and response
- Onboard effects loop for use with your rack and floor-based effects
- Ground lift eliminates unwanted signal noise
- Harness the tones of top-tier amp builders through any series effects loop equipped amplifier
- Replace an amp's preamp section with the tube-driven module of your choice
- Offers convenient and consistent tube tone for players relying on rental gear
- Instantly upgrades your amp with the tone and feel of iconic tube amplifiers
- Add two additional channels to any series effects loop equipped amp
- Channels are easily footswitchable
- Select between your module's channels and your amp's internal tone on the fly
- Can be controlled via MIDI with an additional MIDI function switcher
Specs
- Dimensions: 9.75" x 8.5" x 3.25"
- Weight: 7 lb.
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submitted4 years ago
byMO
fromMidwest
This is really cool. It looks complex to set up, but is actually really easy once u understand what its doing in ur signal path. Manual could be a bit better. The impt part is - does it sound good? YES! This unit requires purchase of the modules- there is a nice variety to choose from. I have the Friedman DS, the Diezel VH4 and the Fryette Deliverance modules and all three are winners. All sound unique to each other and have representation of the amps they represent. DO IT!
SYN1 improves the tone of your old modules
submitted5 years ago
byspeed2dirt
fromLa Habra, CA
The Synergy SYN1 is an awesome, portable preamp that can be mated with nearly any amp. I have tons of modded modules from the Randall days. I always loved the modules, but didn't really gel with the amps. The RM4 preamp was the best because I could use any power amp I wanted, which far exceeded the power amps in my RM20 & RM100. When my RM4 started having issues, I decided to give the SYN1 a try. Not only can I use my modded modules, but they sound much better. The sag feature lets you tailor the feel of each module. The small footprint allows me to not only use a power amp, but attach it to any head or combo easily. The SYN1 has breathed new life into my old modules and brought a fresh excitement. I'm sure the Synergy modules are amazing, but if you're like me with the Randall modules kicking around, you owe it to yourself to give the SYN1 a try.
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submitted4 years ago
asked byMoose
fromSugar Land, Tx
Does the unit come with a pre amp module or is that sold separately?
I’m sorry. Your question is not clear. Please call us at 877 5403submitted6 years ago
asked byMichael
fromNC
Does this come with a module?
This does not include the module